Updated Oct 12, 2014

Overview

Located along Highway 95 and about a 2-minute drive from Cranbrook's city centre, the Nomad Motel Cranbrook is geared towards road travellers who require a well-priced and centrally located hotel with extended kitchen amenities, a free breakfast and easy highway access.

Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a desk and a hair dryer. Rooms with a balcony, a kitchenette, a separate bedroom and a seating area with a futon are also available, as are smoking and non-smoking rooms.

Hotel amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre, guest laundry, free parking and a free continental breakfast. The hotel is not wheelchair accessible and pets may be permitted upon request (please contact the hotel to discuss).

Tamarack Centre offers shopping about a 4-minute drive from the hotel, while Cranbrook College of the Rockies can be found 6 minutes away by car. Casino of the Rockies is roughly an 11-minute drive away and Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) is a 19-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's value, staff and rooms.

The hotel's value was praised by many reviewers, who described the rates as affordable, budget friendly and inexpensive. One patron noted, "It was certainly good value. We got a 2 bedroom suite with a kitchenette for under $100 which was great".

Numerous guests were pleased with the level of customer service they received during their stay. They characterized the staff as friendly, efficient and helpful.

Several travellers were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, quiet, well equipped, well maintained, spacious and functional, with comfortable beds. A few lodgers had complaints about their rooms, however (see below).

While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms.

Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with their clean and well-equipped accommodations, a few guests had complaints about their rooms. They reported small-sized rooms, noisy heaters and air conditioning, road noise, worn linens and dated decor.